All the updated news related to Northern Ireland Assembly

All the news related to Northern Ireland Assembly updated in real time

Found 63

forNorthern Ireland Assembly

Order by:

Northern Ireland

NI has lacked a ‘proper policy response’ to cost-of-living crisis, report says

The absence of a functioning government in Northern Ireland means that it is the only part of the UK to have lacked a “proper policy response” to the cost-of-living crisis, a think tank has said. The new report by the Centre for Progressive Policy ...

19 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

£688 million released for long-delayed public sector pay rises

Stormont ministers have agreed to release £688 million to make outstanding pay awards for public sector workers in Northern Ireland. Individual departments have each been given an allocation and will now negotiate with relevant trade unions on ...

15 Feb 2024 at 18:39

Northern Ireland

Why are voters in Northern Ireland poised for a return to the polls?

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said a Stormont Assembly election will go ahead, despite not setting a date for the poll. Here, we answer some of the key questions about the political turmoil at Stormont. – What caused the ...

28 Oct 2022 at 17:30

Northern Ireland

TUV leader ‘excluded’ from Windsor Framework scrutiny committee

TUV leader Jim Allister has claimed he has been excluded from membership of a Windsor Framework scrutiny committee within the Northern Ireland Assembly. The chairs and deputy chairs of all the Stormont committees were allocated last week, ...

12 Feb 2024 at 13:23

Northern Ireland

Beattie apologises for saying DUP MLAs were whining ‘like a girl’

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has apologised after he claimed in the Northern Ireland Assembly that DUP MLAs were screaming and whining “like a girl”. Mr Beattie, who this year was involved in a controversy over historical tweets, ...

07 Dec 2022 at 14:43

Northern Ireland

Lessons around McMonagle employment can be learned by all, says O’Neill

Lessons can be learned by all following a probe into employment arrangements for a now disgraced former Sinn Fein press officer, Michelle O’Neill has said. A Northern Ireland Assembly report found that Michael McMonagle likely ...

21 Jan 2025 at 13:46

Northern Ireland

Charles to carry out engagements in Northern Ireland on Tuesday

The King will carry out a number of engagements in Northern Ireland on Tuesday as part of the new monarch’s programme of visits across the UK. Ahead of the visit, members of the Northern Ireland Assembly will return to ...

12 Sept 2022 at 11:08

Northern Ireland

Committee to investigate funding of key public services in Northern Ireland

An inquiry into the funding of key public services in Northern Ireland has been launched by a Westminster committee. The cross-party Northern Ireland Affairs Committee said it would review existing and potential ...

10 Mar 2023 at 00:01

‘Totally shocking’ gas pipework issue discovered at troubled maternity hospital

Northern Ireland

‘Totally shocking’ new problem discovered at maternity hospital, says Nesbitt

A further “totally shocking” problem with Belfast’s troubled new maternity hospital building has been uncovered, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said. The Department of Health confirmed that his comments related ...

26 Nov 2024 at 15:25

Northern Ireland

Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Dodds

A potentially dangerous bacteria was found in 459 water outlets in Belfast’s new maternity hospital, MLAs have been told. The figure was revealed by DUP MLA Diane Dodds as she launched a motion calling for a ...

26 Nov 2024 at 13:05

Derry News

Derry MLA welcomes recognition of need for increased respite provision

SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed Assembly recognition of the need for increased respite provision for children with learning difficulties, complex needs and challenging behaviour. On Monday the SDLP ...

22 Oct 2024 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

Varadkar: Talks over Northern Ireland Protocol ‘inching towards conclusion’

Negotiations over the Northern Ireland Protocol are “inching towards conclusion”, the Irish Taoiseach has indicated. Leo Varadkar was speaking as speculation mounts that a deal may be announced in the ...

25 Feb 2023 at 17:36

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.